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Raymond Beckham

Raymond Beckham

Raymond Eugene Beckham, 77, of Kibler died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1936, in Van Buren. He was retired from Kay Chair Co. He was an avid crappie fisherman, love to karaoke, was a huge Cardinal fan and loved his little dog, “Dixie.”

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma; one son, Rodney Beckham and wife Katie of Mountainburg; and two daughters, Ramona Warren and companion Jack Palmer of Alma and Melanie Jeffcoat and husband Ron of Kibler; and one brother, Larry Beckham of Van Buren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Lena Beckham; and his grandson, Dustin Warren.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with interment at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.